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pince-sans-rire — meaning in English

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English meaning

deadpan adjective Delivered with a completely blank, unsmiling face and a flat voice, so that the joke lands precisely because the speaker gives no sign of joking.

Senses

pince-sans-rire is used for these senses in English:

deadpan Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
deadpan A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
dry humor Humor that is presented with no change of expression; deadpan.

deadpan — full definition

adjective Delivered with a completely blank, unsmiling face and a flat voice, so that the joke lands precisely because the speaker gives no sign of joking.
adverb In a flat, expressionless way.
verb To say something funny while keeping a completely straight face.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.